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RIG 9899

1989 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2945cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

251,747 mi
Last recorded251,747 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 9899
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,945cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 251,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 251,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 239,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 227,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2019 224,517 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2016 217,856 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount, chassis thin (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount. chassis thin (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber, chassis thin (2.4.A.3)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

all steel brake pipes have been greased

both headlamp patterns poor

slight pull to the nearside when braking

Fail 1 Nov 2016 217,856 miles

Electrical wiring insecure in bulkhead area (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure lefthand side of engine bay (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure right hand side of engine bay (1.9.2a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing on bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing on old retaining device (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure cross member excessively corroded (6.2.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount, chassis thin (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount. chassis thin (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear seat retaining device in poor condition

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement chassis to arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber, chassis thin (2.4.A.3)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

all steel brake pipes have been greased

both headlamp patterns poor

fluid around power steering reservior and pipes

rear exhaust section missing

slight pull to the nearside when braking

Pass 15 May 2015 214,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 137,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 137,218 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 202,855 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside steering pivot point leaking oil

Fail 27 Mar 2013 202,855 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside steering pivot point leaking oil

Pass 24 Jul 2012 202,855 miles

Chassis crossmember below fuel tank holed/ corroded.

Fail 17 Jul 2012 202,855 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure.

Both front hubs inner swivel joint seals leaking

Both rear axle bump stops missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Passenger outside seatbelt stalk incomplete but not affecting function.

chassis holed near to Nearside front brake flex hose mount.

various rear wiring corroded / chaffed / insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2010 202,224 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 197,432 miles

Propshaft component defective

WELDING DIFFICULT TO ASSES DUE TO UNDERSEAL

Fail 4 Jan 2010 197,432 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

WELDING DIFFICULT TO ASSES DUE TO UNDERSEAL

Pass 13 Jun 2008 193,540 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 190,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 189,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 189,236 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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RIG 9899 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,945cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIG 9899, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RIG 9899 is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1989.

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